Thursday 31 March 2016

I Was So Happy To See The Doves Return To The Garden...


Yesterday...

When the sun was shining...

This handsome/beautiful fella/gal took a wee rest outside my kitchen window...

I had not seen any Doves for a very long time...

So...

I was happy to see them return to my garden...

        Hope you all are having a great day...

           The weather here is hopeless...

             Not holding out much hope for the weekend either...

              I hope the meatloaf I have put together will help ease the pain...

               Enjoy the rest of your day...

                    Cheers!  :o)

                       linda ♥️
 

                          

Wednesday 30 March 2016

First Cottage Sleepover Of Spring........




Saturday was a beautiful day at the Lake...

We arrived early afternoon...and after some lunch...got busy!

Raked...clipped...and burnt!

The wind was perfect for a bonfire on the beach...

I got the firepit ready for after dinner...

We went to the local fish restaurant, and had a great meal...

When we returned...we bundled up a bit...and enjoyed the firepit on the beach deck... 

When we went inside...we enjoyed a lovely fire there...as well!

 








Sunday morning was even brighter...and warmer...

A bit more raking...

New flag in place...

Sat on the beach deck...

And enjoyed listening to the birds...

And soaking in the warm sun...

It was near 20*c when we left for home...

 


As we got closer to Grimsby Ontario...

The fog was unbelievable...and the temps dropped to 4*C!!!

Quite a change in weather!

But...by the time we got home...it was 13*c again...

What a beautiful Easter weekend it was!!
 


Hope you are all well...

This crazy weather is getting out of control...

At least today is sunny...and not quite as windy...

Monday was hideous! hahaha!

I am off to pick up Miss V for the day...

I feel the park calling our names!!

     Enjoy your day...

         Cheers! :o)

             linda ♥️
 












Monday 28 March 2016

~~~ Easter Dinner~~~


 This was the full Easter Basket I put together for Miss V...

She loved the Kinder Surprise Egg...and her new colouring book...memory game...and sparkly ring!!

She and her Auntie Lissa...{with the bunny ears}...and her Auntie Anna had a rousing game of Memory...she did quite well...and really enjoying learning to play! I must get her a few more of this type of game...







She was the first one at the table...

Eager to dig into her Turkey dinner...

My plate is pictured below...

IT

WAS  

YUMMY!!! 




Not sure why her Mommy was making a face...hahaha!!!

Her Uncle Ryans vegetarian dinner is pictured here...

2 of my kids are vegetarian now...

And my other daughter has Celiac disease...so cooking  can be a challenge for me...

BUT...

Kudos to me...the entire Turkey dinner was gluten free!!!

I even made gluten free appetizers and a gluten free berry and apple crisp for dessert, with gluten free ice cream!!

My daughter Lissa made gluten free brownies..{DELISH}...

And my son brought vegan key lime cheesecake...{DELISH} 

Miss V was happy with a bowl of ice cream for dessert...♥️

And...her bunny hat ...that she made...was perfect for the occasion!

 
As the adults chatted after the meal...

Miss V retired to the TV room...watched an episode of Paw Patrol...

And...

Tried her sparkling ring on her big toe!!! It fit like a glove! hahaha!!!

                                        *****************

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend...

The weather was crazy here...

Started with the freezing rain on Wednesday and Thursday...

The sun managed a wee bit of light on Good Friday...but chilly!!

The weather at the cottage...Saturday and Sunday...was FABULOUS!!!

No wind...calm lake...lots of raking...3 different fires!!!

Ate out at the local fish restaurant...sat out for the sunset....

I will share as soon as I get my photos sorted...

For some reason I had my camera on a very dark setting...?????

Today is absolutely miserable...wind...rain...hail...awful!!

Have changed the bed from top to bottom...

Put all the Easter trappings away....

Dining table back in order...geesh...a lot of dishes!!!! 

But....happy to do it...love having all my kids here...♥️

Soon.....cottage times for all!!!!

Enjoy the rest of your day...

    All put back in order at yours???

    We had turkey last night...with stuffing and gravy...

      Think I'll make a small pot of turkey and rice soup...

         Pork Tenderloin on the menu tonight...

            Cheers!  :o)

                linda ♥️


Thursday 24 March 2016

Easter Preparations....








Hello everyone...

Hope you are well...

Where does the time go?

Getting ready for the family to come for Turkey dinner tomorrow...Good Friday...

We like to do it this day...and then have the rest of the weekend to do whatever we want!!! Not just me...but the kids as well...

I have everything under control, despite the ice storm we got overnite and today...

Some people have lost their power...but we are good...made a quick run to the store, for a few odds and ends...

Have a few appetizers prepared...need to bake a pie of some sort tomorrow...will check my freezer for berries!!

Miss V and I baked some cookies yesterday...for now, I am cheating, by buying the Pilsbury ones, that are already cut...when she is a bit older, we will graduate to a cookie recipe...but not just yet....she enjoys placing them on the cookie sheet...and adding sprinkles! I have a cupboard full of sprinkles, as I have been buying them for every occasion!! I'm thinking I should perhaps put them in the freezer to keep them fresher...good idea???

Not too much decorating...rather lazy this year...and the weather is not inspiring me...at all!!

For my table...I found these cute wee terra cotta pots with Muscari bulbs in them!! Aren't they just the darn cutest things??? And...I can plant them in the garden, when they are done! I love things that work double duties!!

No cutlery or napkins when I took this earlier in the week...

I went with one of my Moms hot pink tablecloths...and a white runner...

Napkins are pink and green...ironed...but not on the table yet!!

Well....they are now...but not then!! hahaha!!

You know what I mean!!

 


Yesterday...after baking the cookies...Miss V and I decided to do some kooky crafting!!

First...we photocopied our hands together...in Papa's office...then...we added sparkles...googly eyes...pompoms...jewels...{treasures are what Miss V calls them}...and a few stickers...pretty snappy,eh? hahaha! It was fun!! I put it on the fridge...with some magnets...
 
Now...for a sneak peek at the Easter Basket I Crocheted Miss V...and a sweet wee Bunny tucked inside!!  I have more stuff to go in...but I wanted to show you this much!!! Pretty cute eh??


We are heading to the cottage on Saturday...so I won't see you for a few days...I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend....with the people that you love....and eat,drink and be merry!!


Cheers!  :o)

 linda ♥️


Monday 21 March 2016

Very Dull Cloudy Day At The Cottage......





It was a very dull...dark...cloudy day at the cottage...

When we visited last Friday...

It wasn't cold...5*c...north wind...calm lake...

I think it was colder INSIDE than outside!

Boyfriend got the water going...and I got the fridge on!! 

Cleaned up after the squirrel business...lots of sooty prints everywhere!!

The beach is like a tornado hit it!!

Lots of driftwood and odds and ends...lots to clean up!!

Will make a lovely bonfire though!
 


 My gardens are snow free...and lots growing...and...lots of leaves!

These Hollyhocks are eager...and lots of daffodils and tulips popping up!



 On our way to the cottage...we dropped off a bag at one of our thrift shops...

Of course...I had to buy something!!

I spent $1.50 on all 3 things!

Loved the Bugs Bunny glass...and the etched Bird on the other glass grabbed my attention...

One more Pup to add to my doggie collection...

The one with the pink bows is the newest!

They remind me of Carnival prizes!!



 We did not sleep over...but...we did leave the furnace on...YAY!!!

As we were leaving to come home...a bit of snow flurrie blew in!!

I always love this view of the point...on our way out....

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend...

Weather has turned cold....brrr...and darn windy....geesh!!

Need to make a list for my Easter preparations...

The kids will come on Friday for dinner...and treats! hahaha!

Then...perhaps Boyfriend and I will go to the cottage...

If the weather co-operates, that is!! 

                Have a great day!!

                  Baked Ham...Scallopped potatoes...brocolli and bok choy tonight...

                     Cheers!  :o)

                                linda ♥️